SKY GIRL 2LP/CD/DIG OUT NOW

Sky Girl is a mysteriously unshakeable companion, a deeply melancholic and sentimental journey through folk-pop, new wave and art music micro presses that span 1961-1991. A seemingly disparate suite of selections of forgotten fables by more or less neverknowns, Sky Girl forms a beautifully coherent and utterly sublime whole deftly compiled by French collectors DJ Sundae and Julien Dechery.

From Scott Seskind's adolescent musical road movie to Karen Marks' icy Oz-wave, the charming DIY storytelling of Italian-American go-getter Joe Tossini and the ethereal slow dance themes of Parisian artists Nini Raviolette and Hugo Weris, Sky Girl resonates on a wide spectrum historically, geographically and stylistically. It unites in a singular, longing, almost intangible ambience.

If the names sound wholly unfamiliar that doesn't matter, the nature of the compositions swiftly nurtures an intimacy with these lonely, poignant, openhearted wanderers. Most were available in a very limited capacity at the time of their release, some were never really released at all - Gary Davenport declined to release Sarra after he split with the girl for whom the track is named - years later a friend convinced Davenport to allow him to put 100 copies online to sell and DJ Sundae was quick enough to snare one. Beyond their scarcity, these tracks are bound together by a certain raw beauty that's achievable when music is made and no one is listening.

Sky Girl comprises of fifteen officially licensed songs, a two year international scavenger hunt through long-folded home label operations, the depths of internet forums and traceless acetates. Both compilers are well trained record sleuths - DJ Sundae's labels Hollie and Idle Press have reissued Arthur Russell affiliate Nirosta Steel and DIY relic Pitch, while Julien Dechery previously compiled 'Fire Star', a retrospective on Tamil film composer Ilaiyaraaja, for Bombay Connection.

Released by Noise In My Head offshoot Efficient Space, Sky Girl is enriched with artwork from Perks and Mini mutant Misha Hollenbach and appropriately elegant sleeve notes courtesy of Ivan Smagghe.

06 Some Of My Best Friends Are Canadians - Feeling Sheepish 4:12 (ES002)

didjeridoo based dance track with an uplifting playful melody !

CHILDREN OF THE PLEIADES Taster

Didgeridoo and synthesiser improvisation !

PURE Taster

didjeridoo, groovebox, modular synth and moog solo improvisation !

CONCENTRIC CIRCLES Taster

This album is a deep exploration of Ancient and Modern instruments and sounds, seamlessly fused in to a sonic journey that begins with the earthy sound of the didgeridoo creating a trance like atmosphere and ends with a joyous uptempo dance vibe ! Sika - Didjeridoos, Native Flutes. Bullroarer, Ocarina, Rattles and on location nature recordings. Phil Thornton - Synthesisers, E-Bow guitar, Chicken Flute, Recorders.

CONSCIOUSNESS SHIFT  Taster

This comes from the Seven Rings album, a deep exploration of Ancient and Modern instruments and sounds, seamlessly fused in to a sonic journey that begins with the earthy sound of the Didjeridoo creating a trance like atmosphere and ends with a joyous uptempo dance vibe ! Sika - Didjeridoos, Native Flutes. Bullroarer, Ocarina, Rattles and on location nature recordings. Phil Thornton - Synthesisers, E-Bow guitar, Chicken Flute, Recorders.

Sika & Phil Thornton – Consciousness Shift – Seven Rings

1st findings

2nd discovery

About Phil Thornton
Phil has been producing ambient/chill out music for the last 30 years.  Please also visit 'prog-o-tone' for progressive rock and 'expandis' for  electro fusion !   
In 2005 his 31st album 'Enchanted Egypt' was released (the 3rd collaboration with Egyptian Percussion master Hossam Ramzy). If you would like to see in depth info on all his CD and DVD releases please go to the philthornton.com web site where you will find a full discography etc..

For the last 10 years the music has had an increasingly ethnic/world music flavour taking in sounds and performances from Arabic,Tibetan,Native American,Brazilian Capoeira,Eastern European and Australian Musicians to create a unique and diverse catalogue of albums and sound tracks.



CONSCIOUSNESS SHIFT Taster

Philip George Thornton

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